CVE-2025-54726CWE-89

WordPress JS Archive List Plugin < 6.1.6 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published August 20, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An SQL injection lurking in the JS Archive List widget means attackers could easily bend data to their will! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a waiter who takes orders without checking the menu — if an attacker sends a wild request, they could end up with access to the kitchen and all its secrets! An attacker could manipulate the database behind the scenes, leading to unauthorized data access, alteration, or even total system compromise. In a worst-case scenario, this could mean exposing sensitive information or deleting critical records — a nightmare for any organization!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a waiter who takes orders without checking the menu — if an attacker sends a wild request, they could end up with access to the kitchen and all its secrets! This SQL injection vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to insert malicious SQL queries into the server's request. It specifically affects versions of the JS Archive List widget from n/a to less than 6.1.6.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate the database behind the scenes, leading to unauthorized data access, alteration, or even total system compromise. In a worst-case scenario, this could mean exposing sensitive information or deleting critical records — a nightmare for any organization! To protect your data, immediately upgrade to version 6.1.6 or later. Additionally, consider implementing prepared statements to safeguard your SQL queries against injection attacks. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities as a proactive measure. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your application and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01514 · 74.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-08-20T08:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 08:02Z
    WordPress JS Archive List Plugin < 6.1.6 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
    cvelistv5